MARCH 23, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Protests Erupt Against COVID Lockdowns. Impact: The protests led to an increase in social media activism, resulting in a massive surge of memes about lockdowns, which ultimately distracted politicians from important issues like climate change. Who knew a funny cat meme could influence legislation?. Fact: Did you know that in some countries, protesting against lockdowns can get you a fine? Meanwhile, in others, it's just a casual Saturday outing!.
• Headline: Tesla Autopilot Under Investigation. Impact: The scrutiny of Tesla's Autopilot technology triggered a global race for safer self-driving cars, leading to a future where everyone drives like they’re in a video game—except without the cheat codes. Who needs traffic laws when you have algorithms?. Fact: Did you know that Tesla's Autopilot was originally just a really ambitious car trying to impress its friends with its 'auto' skills? Spoiler: It didn't go well..
• Headline: Tragic Grocery Store Shooting in Colorado. Impact: This tragic event sparked nationwide debates on gun control, leading to an influx of political memes that made everyone feel like they were experts on the Second Amendment—while simultaneously forgetting how to properly use a can opener.. Fact: Did you know that grocery store shootings are so frequent that they have their own category in the news? Because nothing says 'American Dream' like shopping for cereal while dodging bullets..
• Headline: What Does Home Mean to Us? Not the Same Thing It Did Before the Pandemic. Impact: As people redefined what home means, the real estate market began to favor homes with home offices and Starbucks-like aesthetics, resulting in a world where every living room looks like a cross between an office and a hipster café. Enjoy your lattes!. Fact: Did you know that 'home' used to mean a place where you could escape your coworkers? Now it just means your new, permanent conference room with a couch..
• Headline: Organizing Gravediggers, Cereal Makers and, Maybe, Amazon Employees. Impact: The eclectic mix of workers uniting may have inadvertently inspired future unions to include even more bizarre categories, like 'Professional Netflix Watchers' or 'Couch Potato Advocates.' The future’s looking cozy!. Fact: Did you know that organizing a union of gravediggers and cereal makers was once considered a joke? Turns out, it’s the most relatable combination since peanut butter and jelly!.